Lady Susan

Autori

• Jane Austen

Parametri

• 104 pagine
• 4 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Letteratura romantica
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Racconti

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Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century English society, this novel features Lady Susan, who navigates the complexities of scandal and social expectations. After being ostracized, she relocates with her brother-in-law's family, where she employs her charm and wit to pursue her sister-in-law's husband. However, her plans are complicated by the unexpected arrival of a former lover. Through sharp social commentary and irony, Austen explores themes of manipulation and the constraints of gender roles in her early work.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009